[Shop-talk] Hydraulic fluid question

[Marc]

Thanks for that info. Does that viscosity number factor like regular 
oil? In other words, higher number, thinner oil?  My concern is more for 
the  operation of the lift  considering the range of temperatures seen 
in the garage from about 40F to 90F.

David Scheidt wrote:
> On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Marc <smarc at smarc.net> wrote:
>   
>> I needed a couple gallons of hydraulic fluid for my new lift. The fluid
>> spec'ed was "10 weight common hydraulic fluid (AW32 or AW46)".
>>
>> I asked a friend to pick some up for me as he was right near the place.
>> What he brought me is labeled "AW Hydraulic Oil ISP 46".
>>
>> Are the terms 'oil' & 'fluid' used interchangeably? Is this the right
>> stuff?  What do I need to know?
>>     
>
> AW means "anti wear" 46 is the ISO viscosity rating (46 centistokes at
> 40C.  What's a centi-stoke?  who knows.)  What you've got is fine.
>
>   

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